Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that road traffic accident kills faster than HIV/AIDS and other known causes of death in Nigeria.
The governor stated this at the Gombe Park in Bauchi on Tuesday during the 2023 Ember Months sensitisation organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state with theme: “Excessive speed thrills but kills, drive responsibly and avoid overloading”.
Represented by the Commissioner for Security and Internal Affairs, Mr Abdulhamid Bununu, the governor noted that the public should realise that road traffic accident did not respect anyone irrespective of status, age or race.
He said, “If you want to stay alive, be road safety-friendly by observing road traffic regulations and keep your vehicles road worthy.
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“All hands must be on deck to make our dream of safer roads a reality.”
He, therefore, appealed to the motoring public that their maximum cooperation would not only be enough in achieving good road culture, but would equally put the nation on the world map of road traffic crash-free countries and promote investment for economic prosperity.
Earlier, Mr Patrick Ikaba, the Sector Commander of FRSC in Bauchi, reminded all road users that road safety was everybody’s business and shared responsibility.
He said, “As the year approaches its final quarter, we must remain vigilant, conscious and proactive to ensure the safety and wellbeing on our roads.
“The campaign aims not only to raise awareness, but also to foster a spirit of unity and preparedness among us.
“Our goal is to reduce road traffic crashes by at least 15 per cent through enhancing road safety partnerships for intervention; and that is the essence of our gathering today.” (NAN)
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